Staff Accountant

Overview The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations balance sheet and income statement variance analysis and other activities associated with the monthly general ledger close.

Responsibilities

Assist with the general ledger month-end close and prepare supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule Assist with the completion of the month end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes ensuring transactions are in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards, US GAAP, internal policies and PCAOB procedures Assist with payroll system processing; administer the Deltek Costpoint timekeeping system including user setup, maintenance and troubleshooting Assist with the preparation of monthly general accruals and search for unrecorded liabilities Analyze other asset and liability accounts, and record journal entries as needed Analyze expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis Prepare month over month, quarter over quarter and year over year P&L and Balance sheet variance analysis for accounts assigned Prepare monthly account reconciliations as assigned and work to resolve any discrepancies Assist with the fulfillment of external and internal audit requests Assist, with the documentation of Process & Procedures and associated controls Cross-train on other roles in the GOV Accounting team Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.

Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job chang